Beneficiary designations can be done electronically on the site. This means that designations do not require a signed paper form to be submitted to complete your requested changes. Signing into the system with your unique credentials is your electronic signature.
Things to consider when designating a beneficiary:
- Underage beneficiary and assigning a Trustee
- Irrevocable beneficiaries (Quebec) – You cannot modify or delete the information regarding a beneficiary designated as irrevocable unless you first obtain the beneficiary’s written authorization using the irrevocable beneficiary waiver consent form. If the beneficiary designated as irrevocable is a minor, you must wait until he or she reaches the age of majority to obtain consent before modifying any information regarding him or her. If you have any questions or your situation has changed (for example, due to divorce), please contact the HPE Benefits Centre at 1-844-546-6488, select Option #1.
Once you make your beneficiaries designations, they become effective immediately. No paper forms are required to be submitted. If you need advice or assistance with choosing your beneficiary(ies), please talk with a qualified, independent legal and/or financial advisor.
What if I don’t designate a beneficiary? Your Life insurance benefits will not have a designated beneficiary therefore, any benefit will be directed to your estate and will be taxed.